Hobart and William Smith Colleges - Academics News

Philbrick Yadav Talks Yemen in D.C.

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Assistant Professor of Political Science Stacey Philbrick Yadav recently spoke at an event, "Yemen's Stalemate," held for Washington, D.C. policymakers and sponsored by the Project on Middle East Political Science (POMEPS) based at the Institute for Middle East Studies at the George Washington University and supported by a grant from the Ca...

Exploring the Russian Culture

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Thomas Luly '12 and Melissa Warner '12 quickly realized the broad scope of Russian academic pursuits as they walked into the conference center of the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C., to attend one of the largest Russian studies meetings in North America. Even for Luly, who spent this past summer in Moscow working at the Carnegie Mos...

Arens Blogs for Britannica

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Associate Professor of Geoscience Nan Crystal Arens was recently featured as a contributing author on the Encyclopædia Britannica Blog, which seeks to engage readers of the renowned encyclopedia in lively conversation through the posts of experts on a wide variety of topics. Arens has been writing articles for Britannica since 2000. Arens' ...

Deutchman on State of the Union

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Following President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address last night, Professor of Political Science Iva Deutchman was interviewed by the Finger Lakes Times, offering her professional observations of the address. "What do you rebut?" she said. "In other words, he reached out across the aisle. He talked about working together. What are t...

Leading, Creating, and Reinventing

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

"Leaders must lead by example," said Bill Mathis P'13 to more than 80 HWS and Geneva high school students who filled the Vandervort Room. "If you cannot lead yourself, you cannot lead others." Mathis, the former executive vice president of MasterCard Corporate, was one of more than 30 facilitators to speak during the Leadership Institute's ...

Day on the Hill Offers Insight

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Students with an interest in pursuing careers at the heart of the nation, Washington, D.C. had the opportunity to explore the capital during winter break. For the sixth year, Associate Professor of Political Science DeWayne Lucas and Professor of Political Science Iva Deutchman - with the assistance of Assistant Director of Employer Develop...

Berry Leads Blackwell Discussion

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Sarah Berry, assistant professor of English, will lead a discussion on Elizabeth Blackwell's autobiography titled "Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women" at the Seneca Falls Library on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m. In 1849, Blackwell became the first woman to receive an M.D. from an American medical school (Geneva Medical Col...

LA Trip Provided Networking, Perspective

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

"Every road block is an opportunity," Ken Halsband '88 told students, encouraging them to be problem solvers. Halsband was among the more than a dozen alums representing journalists, screenwriters, producers and directors who met with students, presented career discussions and offered them behind-the-scenes looks at the media and film indus...

Students Explore Media Careers in NYC

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Over winter break, more than 40 HWS students from all class years were provided with their first glimpse into a career in advertising, public relations or media during the fifth annual Media and Public Relations/Advertising Days in New York City. "These trips give the students who attend a huge advantage," explains Stephanie Annear, the ass...

HWS Students Volunteer in Ireland

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The hallmark of the Colleges' study abroad program in Galway is the community service experience each student undertakes as part of the program. Students report that their experiences working with social service organizations immerse them in the Irish community and culture. "Through my service learning project I was able to discuss Irish li...